Friendship Day on the first Sunday in August

 

Why is India celebrating Friendship Day on the first Sunday in August 2024?

 

 

 

 

 

4/8/2024,

It's July-August again. It is the International Day of Friendship. Friendship and friendship is a beautiful bond. It goes beyond even blood relations for some, and on this day, friends tie friendship bands to each other and spend the day with their loved ones.

The International Day of Friendship

The concept of Friendship Day originated in the United States. Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark Cards in the 1950s, was the architect behind it. However, no date was fixed to celebrate this day. However, the idea spread around the world.

The International Day of Friendship, celebrated by the UN in 2011, was an exchange of global peace unity, and friendship. Friendship Day is celebrated every year on July 30. On this day, great emphasis is laid on creating better understanding and cooperation between people of different cultures and communities.

By the way, the celebration of these international days was introduced to bring unity among people around the world. International Women's Day is celebrated all over the world on a specific day. However, Friendship Day is an exception. International Friendship Day is celebrated every year on July 30 across the world.

 

In India, it's celebrated on the first Sunday in August.

 

What is commemorated in India in the first week of August?

 

 

 

The main reasons this day is marked are to honour, recognise, and promote friendship. However, due to differences in cultural history, the celebration's dates vary.

 

India celebrates it this year on the first Sunday in August.

 

Are you aware of the significance of August 1st as Friendship Day in India? This year, on the first Sunday in August, it is celebrated in India.

 

Do you know why India celebrates Friendship Day on the first Sunday in August?

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There is a commercial motive behind it. This time, Sunday is a favourable day for businessmen. Also, since Sunday is a holiday for everyone, it's a perfect day to catch up with friends, forget all the stress and hang out, cherish the memories.

Sunday is a practical and culturally appropriate date to celebrate Friendship Day. This day allows people to enjoy the occasion with more leisure and enthusiasm. It makes it easier for social interactions and festivals.

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Celebrated on different days in different countries:

International Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August in India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, the UAE and the US. In Nepal, it is celebrated on July 30 and in Berlin, Ohio, it is celebrated on April 9.

Despite all the differences, friendship is not the same for everyone!?